Which of the following is an advantage that the cosmid vector possesses?
1)Can replicate autonomously in E.coli
2)Has the packaging capacity of lambda chromosome
3)Efficient transformation in E.coli
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 1 and 3
E) All of these

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Cosmid vectors combine the advantages of plasmids and bacteriophages, allowing them to replicate autonomously in E. coli like plasmids, have the packaging capacity of lambda phage chromosomes, and efficiently transform E. coli.

Which of the Following Is an Advantage That the Cosmid